Senior Payroll Officer – Remote, 6‐Month Transformation Contract

Senior Payroll Officer 6 Month Transformation Contract

Remote (South Africa) | Supporting an International Company

Monday – Friday, 02:00 – 10:00 SAST (10:00 AEST start) | Full-Time

Build an international finance career from home while delivering high-volume payroll operations for large enterprise client accounts.

End-to-end payroll delivery across multi-cycle enterprise accounts, from timesheet ingestion and statutory calculations to ledger reconciliations. Balance rigorous technical execution with trusted employee advisory, maintaining financial integrity across complex operational structures. Also directly support broader finance workflows, including general ledger adjustments, accounts processing, and system optimization.

What You'll Do

• Execute timely, accurate, and compliant multi-cycle payroll runs for large enterprise clients, managing new hires, terminations, leave, and salary adjustments.
• Audit and process high-volume timesheets, attendance inputs, and leave records in alignment with statutory standards and enterprise awards.
• Prepare, post payroll journals, execute month-end account reconciliations, and handle payroll tax lodgements alongside routine reporting.
• Investigate and resolve complex payroll inquiries, offering trusted, expert advice and exceptional customer service across client teams.
• Navigate enterprise payroll platforms to streamline operational workflows and contribute to continuous system enhancements.
• Assist the broader finance unit with auxiliary accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and bank reconciliations.

What You Bring

• 5+ years in senior payroll administration handling high-volume, multi-cycle enterprise payrolls, backed by an industry-recognized payroll, accounting, or bookkeeping qualification.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (data analysis/reconciliations), M365 suite, and experience with dedicated enterprise payroll/timesheet systems (Astute Payroll and Xero highly advantageous).
• Deep knowledge of end-to-end payroll compliance, statutory lodgements, data protection standards, and payroll-to-GL reconciliations (Australian payroll exposure a strong advantage).
• Ability to distill complex pay structures, investigate numerical discrepancies, and communicate payroll guidelines clearly to stakeholders.
• Highly organized and autonomous operator accustomed to strict deadlines, early-morning coverage aligned with AEST, and handling sensitive financial data with total discretion.

Remote Working Requirements

• Reliable personal laptop or desktop capable of running all role-required software.
• High-speed, stable internet connection with a backup plan for power or connectivity outages.
• A dedicated, quiet, and professional home‑office environment.
• High self-discipline, excellent time management, and a strong track record of thriving in an autonomous remote setup.

Benefits

• Competitive salary (Salaries vary by currency and location).
• Flexible working hours and remote work arrangement.
• Health and wellness programmes.

Employment Equality Statement

We are committed to fostering a culture of belonging where everyone is valued, respected, and empowered to contribute. All qualified candidates regardless of race, colour, creed, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender identity, age, national origin, disability status, or veteran status are encouraged to apply.

Next Steps

Interested candidates are invited to submit their application through our application portal. All prerequisites, including background checks and legal work eligibility, will be reviewed upon application receipt.